Event

Filmmaker Joey Travolta and Los Angeles rock icons Ozomatli lead the list of honorees for the First Annual Exceptional Ability Awards.

The award celebration will be held on Sunday September 15, 2013 at The Joint, 8771 West Pico Blvd. Los Angeles CA, 90035 Tickets $25 Red carpet arrivals at 5:30pm.

Established by writer/director Michael C. Cooney, who was born with Cerebral Palsy, The Exceptional Ability Award is given in recognition of those who demonstrate a long-standing commitment to championing multicultural ideals, along with creative excellence. Both the award, and Mr. Cooney's production house, Exceptional Ability Entertainment, are committed to advancing diversity.

Additional honorees this year include: Women of The Year: San Antonio Texas rockers, Girl In A Coma, Man of The Year: Cosmica Records founder Gilbert Gastelum, and the ground-breaking Los Angeles blues rock band Cityzen.